Foundation Board Members

The LeadingAge Ohio Foundation has been a force for positive change in support of workforce innovation and initiatives that give our aging services professionals and next generation of caregivers an opportunity to thrive and ensure the future of our profession. Below is our Foundation Board.

Cynthia Valdez Dougherty, PhD, MSW, FNAP Director of Interprofessional Practice and Education Engagement, Office of Interprofessional Practice and Education	Martha Kutik Chair, Retired CEO, Jennings
Norm Mast President/CEO, Community Hospice	Darrell Miller Director of Sales Support and Administrative Services, Link-Age
Mica Rees Chief Brand & Growth Officer, Ohio Living	Barbara Thomas CEO Kendal at Oberlin
Chris Widman Good Shepherd Home, Executive Director

LeadingAge Ohio Foundation Scholarship Program

Eligible applicants must:

• Work for a LeadingAge Ohio member organization having completed at least one year of continuous employment
• Pursue higher education related to the areas of service provided by LeadingAge Ohio members
• Have approval from his/her supervisor
• Have signature of acknowledgement of the application from Executive Director of the individual's organization

Eligible programs include:

• Accredited colleges/universities
• LeadingAge Ohio and LeadingAge programs
• Certification programs

The Clark Law Executive Management Scholarship program will accept applications for executive-level courses not related to a degree.  All awards go to the institution of higher learning or the individual upon proof of enrollment.

Criteria

The Scholarship Selection Committee will utilize the following criteria in choosing scholarship recipients:

• Education requested matches organizational advancement
• Tenure with the organization
• Completeness and timeliness of application
• Presentation of application, including requested narrative of program and how education will benefit self and organization
• Quality/content of recommendations
• for Clark Law scholarship:  Education/involvement/experience in LeadingAge Ohio, LeadingAge, other senior or community service groups
• Any financial support along with an explanation of how educational funding will be paid
• Identify any efforts to find additional funding within and outside of the organization

The number of scholarships awarded will be determined annually based upon available Foundation funds.

The LeadingAge Ohio Foundation is supported by the contributions of members who share the vision to “grow our own” within the senior services profession.

Foundation Testimonials

"Thank you so much for the honor of receiving the General Scholarship.  The money went directly to my graduate school to help me move towards my Masters in Music Therapy.  I appreciate it so very much and am so thankful for this blessing” 

 ~ Jessica Josefczyk, Music Therapist - Bethany Village, Centerville, Ohio

"I am excited and honored to be a recipient of this year's 2021 LeadingAge Ohio Foundation General Scholarship. Working at Brethren Retirement Community has been a wonderful experience and the knowledge and wisdom from the elders I care for will always hold a special place in my heart. Working with the geriatric population will remain an interest of mine that I had never considered before my work at BRC."

---  Kendall Hill, Resident Assistant -- Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio

“It’s so wonderful being a part of an organization that cares so much about its employees!  As a student who has used loans to pay for my college education, this scholarship means so much to me.  I am forever grateful!” 

 ~ Tarrah Pickard, Life Enrichment and Activities Director - Deupree House, Cincinnati, Ohio

"To me this scholarship is a benchmark of my accomplishments as a nurse and student, and has been a huge help toward my goal of becoming a better nurse for myself, my family and my patients."

~ Kira Pilar, LPN/Charge Nurse- Regina Health Center, Richfield, Ohio